Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwich, CT
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Wallingford, CT
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Norwich, CT to Wallingford, CT is 59 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via CT 2 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick option for getting between these two points. If you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance with minimal fuss, this trip fits the bill.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 33.9 mi | 39m |
| I 91 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| CT 15 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Colony Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| CT 3 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bath Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,987 veh/hr typical · worst 7,200
Quietest
2 AM
~457 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 67 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and Wallingford, CT.
Start on Courthouse Square
Turn slight right onto Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
Continue on Franklin Street
Turn left onto Bath Street
Continue on Broadway
Turn right onto CT 2; CT 32
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on CT 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CT 15
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 5
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Norwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32 toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $5.30 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Norwich on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Patchy Fog
59°F
Marlborough, CT
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 59 miles on limited-access roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 33.9 miles on CT 2 before transitioning to I-91. Expect a fair number of exits as you navigate these main arteries, particularly as you approach your destination in Wallingford.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 2; CT 32.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,155 ft
Total Descent
1,108 ft
Highest Point
543 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
530 ft
Founded 1659
Norwich, also known as The Rose of New England is a city in southeastern Connecticut surrounded by other thriving Connecticut cities such as Hartford, New Haven, and New London. In 2018, the population was 38,000. Norwich was founded in 1659 when settlers from Old Saybrook, Connecticut, purchased land from Chief Uncas, leader of the Mohegan Native American tribe. Because of this, with a short drive you can enter Uncasville where the magnificent Mohegan Sun Casino is located.
Top landmarks
Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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